Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise voicing the character in all media except the 2019 and 2024 films. He is also recognized for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.
2025The Lion King at the Hollywood BowlMovieas Self
2021Show of TitlesMovieas "Man of La Mancha" Performer
2016Bakery in BrooklynMovieas Dave2016The Lion Guard: Return of the RoarMovieas Pumbaa (voice)2016The Lion GuardTV showas Pumbaa (voice) · 2 episodes
2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!Movieas Pumbaa (voice)
2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!Movieas Pumbaa (voice)
2012Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!Movieas Pumbaa (voice)
2010Listen to Your HeartMovieas Tony
2010Waking Sleeping BeautyMovieas Self (archive footage)2009The Good WifeTV showas Murray · 1 episodes
2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!Movieas Pumbaa (voice)
2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!Movieas Pumbaa (voice)
2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About FireMovieas Pumbaa (voice)
2008Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!Movieas Pumbaa (voice)
2008Wild About Safety with Timon & PumbaaTV showas Pumbaa · 8 episodes
2008Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!Movieas Pumbaa (voice)2004The Lion King 1½Movieas Pumbaa (voice)
2004Broadway's Lost Treasures IIMovieas Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
2004Behind the Legend: TimonMovieas Pumbaa (voice)2003That's So RavenTV showas Mr. Petracelli · 2 episodes2001Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseMovieas Pumbaa (voice)
2001Disney's House of MouseTV showas Pumbaa (voice) · as Pumbaa · 10 episodes
2000EdTV showas Gary Swirdlock · 1 episodes
1999The Out-of-TownersMovieas Getaway Driver
1999ProvidenceTV showas Lou Keppler · 3 episodes1998The Lion King II: Simba's PrideMovieas Pumbaa (voice)
1997A Magical Walt Disney World ChristmasMovieas Self1997MouseHuntMovieas Maury1997In & OutMovieas Aldo Hooper
1997On Holiday With Timon & PumbaaMovieas Pumbaa (Voice)
1997The PracticeTV showas Harland Bassett · 4 episodes
1996Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas ParadeMovieas Self
1996Dining Out with Timon & PumbaaMovieas Pumbaa (Voice)
1996Around the World With Timon & PumbaaMovieas Pumbaa (Voice)
1995Stand By MeMovieas Pumbaa (voice)1995Timon and PumbaaTV showas Pumbaa (voice) · 169 episodes
1995RoommatesMovieas Stash
1995Circle of Life: An Environmental FableMovieas Pumba1994Quiz ShowMovieas Car Salesman1994The Lion KingMovieas Pumbaa (voice)
1992Just My ImaginationMovieas Arnold Mayer
1992Guys and Dolls: Off the RecordMovieas Himself / Harry the Horse
1992Mad About YouTV showas Maurice · 1 episodes
1991Going UnderMovieas The Mole
1990FaithMovieas Stanley1989Saved by the BellTV showas Leon Carosi · 7 episodes1989SeinfeldTV showas Naked Man · 1 episodes1989Quantum LeapTV showas Manny / Sancho Panza · 1 episodes
1989CoachTV showas Ernie · 1 episodes
1989A Fine RomanceTV showas George Shipman · 13 episodes
1988Murphy BrownTV showas Julian · 1 episodes1988Fright Night Part 2Movieas Dr. Scott Harrison
1987A Different WorldTV showas Campus Policeman · 1 episodes
1987She's the SheriffTV showas Dickie Dinsmore · 1 episodes1987Married... with ChildrenTV showas Mr. Pond · 1 episodes
1986Tough GuysMovieas Hotel Clerk
1986Sledge Hammer!TV showas Al Fresco · 1 episodes
1986Perfect StrangersTV showas Donald Twinkacetti · 28 episodes
1985CopacabanaMovieas Sam Gropper
1984City HeatMovieas Ballistics Expert
1984It's Your MoveTV showas Lou Donatelli · 18 episodes
1984HunterTV showas Earnie · 1 episodes
1984Punky BrewsterTV show1 episodes
1983Hardcastle and McCormickTV showas Clyde Whitley · 1 episodes
1982The New Odd CoupleTV showas Policeman · 1 episodes
1982St. ElsewhereTV showas Patient · 1 episodes
1982NewhartTV showas Police Officer · as Ed Halstead · 2 episodes1982CheersTV showas Stan · 2 episodes
1982Cagney & LaceyTV show1 episodes
1981Hill Street BluesTV showas Paulie · 3 episodes
1980Little Johnny JonesMovieas Sing Song
1980The Robber BridegroomMovieas Big Harp
1979Knots LandingTV showas Frank Edmunds · 2 episodes
1979The Facts of LifeTV show1 episodes
1979Broadway on ShowtimeTV showas Big Harp · 1 episodes1978Diff'rent StrokesTV show1 episodes
1976AliceTV show1 episodes1975Saturday Night LiveTV showas Self (uncredited) · 1 episodes
1953The OscarsTV showas Self · 1 episodes